A Lighthearted Look at Courtship Among Girls and Lovers
The piece surveys young women and their admirers, noting how dancing, flirtation, and social scrutiny shape budding romances. It contrasts earnest suitors with flashy rivals, warns of parental worry, and ends with a hopeful nod to a destined marriage.
Jollying Beaux and the Charm of the Invisible Escort
The piece detours into a portrait of the jollying beaux who court women through wit and display. It notes that many suitors rely on riding out with a loved one or presenting an attractive front to win favors, while some rely on social boldness and colorless seriousness to impress.
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Chiaiaa
Aero
Jwihien
Jollier
Fea
Courtesy Is Not Devotion in a Dear Sir’s Courtship
A reader letter argues that polite behavior does not prove romantic intent. It cites a young woman who mistook a clerk’s courtesy for affection after friendly service. The piece warns against assuming love from politeness and urges clear declarations before commitment.
Rich Plush Coat Showcases Elegant Battleship Gray Design
A detailed description extols a battleship gray plush coat with seal plush trimmings. Large plush buttons, a gathered waist, flare skirt with godets, wide rolled collar and cuffs, and a plush cord belt loop create a durable, weather resistant garment. Designers pursue richness and elegance beyond traditional fur.
Fashionable Neckwear in Many Designs
Julia Bottomley notes the season’s neckwear includes organdie fichu and lace trimmed collars. High back and side coverage flatter thin figures while narrow V openings suit angular shapes. The pictured double band organdie collar with ruffle and pearl buttons enhances a slender neck and adds dainty charm.
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Batiste
Julia Bottomley
Norway News From Dram mensfjord Aboard Sub Chase
The Norwegian steamer Dram mensfjord reported a chase by a German submarine in the North Sea between Bergen and Kirkwall. Captain Stensmark escaped by speed and wireless calls that drew British patrols. the submarine gave up. Norway grants universal women’s suffrage. 170,000 new electors, socialists favored. New shipyards at Jarlsø near Tonsberg planned for 6000-ton ships. Norway seeks domestic shipbuilding after high foreign costs. Summer drought eases with forecasts of above average crops in eastern and Lillehammer regions.
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Drammensfjord
Sandefjord
North Sea
Bergen
Kirkwall
Stensmark
Storting
Norway
Jarlso
Tonsberg
England
Sweden England trade dispute stalls amid wartime ship crisis
The Denmark based commission on English Swedish trade fails to resolve differences as Sweden limits exports to Germany. English demand to seize transit for supplies bound for Russia intensifies the stalemate. Elsewhere, farm sales rise, cherry crops flourish, cement plant expansion and a Danish ship order signal ongoing wartime industry activity.
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Russia
England
Sweden
Germany
Admiral Lindman
Conservative
United States
Streden
Fictitious Engagement Becomes Bankruptcy-Era Dilemma
In a 19th century arc, John schemes to dodge bankruptcy by feigning engagement to Mollie. He gifts jewelry and furnishes a stylish flat to bolster the ruse. Court later orders jewelry reclaimed by the receiver. furniture remains exempt as personal property. Mollie resists surrender.
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Europe
Ellis Island
Americ AN
Secom Gp
John
Mollie
Thote
Johns
Lavalliere
Plas
Familiar Story From the Biography of a Failure
The Kansas City Star reflects on a man who built a niche through hard work then faced a string of electoral defeats from congressional to local offices. After repeated solicitations to run he was stabbed at the polls by enemies, later found dead behind a livery stable.
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Kansas City Star
Fragmentary overheard exchange on funds and stock use
A garbled dialogue fragment shows speakers debating the use of saved money. One asks if it was used for a rainy day while the other deflects, mentioning stock and purchases. The imperfect transcription offers little context or clear participants.
Cleaning and Polishing Bronze Ornaments
The article outlines a restoration method for bronze ornaments. Begin by brushing off dust, then apply a small amount of sweet oil lightly. Polish with a soft duster and finish with a leather wash to care for the piece.
Concentration of heat shapes flame behavior
A fragmented excerpt discusses how concentration affects flame behavior, comparing a direct flame to a diffused heat source. It suggests that focused heat creates sharper, more uncomfortable effects than a spread heat, implying variations in intensity and application.
Doctor's War on Tight Collars in Fashion
The article recalls a doctor who campaigned against tight collars once in fashion. He argued that neck pressure harms health not just by windpipe compression but by affecting highly organized neck nerves. He warns if collars return to popularity the caution should be remembered.
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Sweden
Hjalmar Branting
Socialist Party of Sweden
Mr. Branting
Russia
Finland
The Sword Cord: New Waist Accessory In Fashion
A novelty fashion item, the sword cord circles the waist with two knotted tasselled ends draping over the skirt. It reflects a shift away from girdles and sashes toward princess effects while defining a slender waist and adding a graceful trim to a single frock.
Woman Alleges Owner Abuses Affecting Health
A report notes a woman claims mistreatment by her owner causing dizziness fainting shortness of breath and widespread aches and pains. Authorities consider her health impacts and seek appropriate remedy or shelter.
Intensive Entertainment Described at Hostess Home
The excerpt portrays a hostess defending intensive entertainment and mentions oversized sandwiches, prompting questions about what intensive entertainment entails. The dialogue suggests curiosity over social customs and dining excess in a private setting.
New World Influence on Trade and Industry in the Americas
A New York Telegram editorial argues that the war’s non sequential effects on trade and industry reveal a broader awakening across the western hemisphere. Observers note a growing national conscience and a clearer understanding of each republic’s role in global relations and prosperity.
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Americas
Western Hemisphere
New York Telegram
Sulphur Deposits Found on New Zealand Island Coast
Sulphur deposits are reported on a New Zealand island in the Bay of Plenty near the North Island coast. The isle spans about 600 acres and features a crater shaped topography with Bowyer Lake cited as a dramatic sight amid volcanic history. The report notes a past mining effort and a fatal incident connected to the disturbance at sea.
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Norway
New Zealand
Bay of Plenty
North Island
New 208
Bowie Lake
Newaind
New
Nitro-Cotton and Amber Imitation Powder Note
Fragmentary item mentions nitro cotton as a powerful powder and an imitation amber piece six inches long. The readable text is unclear and scattered, with garbled phrases about purchase and “natural pips” and a vague description of an amber-like piece.
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